Information Technology Manager

PLP SoCal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

PLP SoCal is seeking an IT Manager to lead the company’s technology strategy, security, and day-to-day IT operations. You will own the IT environment end-to-end, set standards, and work with an IT consulting firm to execute initiatives while remaining accountable for security and employee experience.

The role requires 7+ years of progressive IT experience, strong Microsoft 365 administration, and hands-on ability to manage vendors, networks, and cloud apps.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of progressive IT experience, including broad hands-on ownership in a small or midsize organization.
• Strong Microsoft 365 administration, Windows endpoint, networking, cloud application, and identity management skills.
• Experience directing an IT consulting firm or other technical service providers.
• Practical cybersecurity and backup experience, plus sound judgment during incidents and outages.
• Ability to troubleshoot directly, manage vendors and projects, and explain tradeoffs clearly to executives and employees.
• Organized, service-oriented habits and careful handling of confidential business and employee information.

Responsibilities

• Own IT planning, budget recommendations, policies, documentation, vendor relationships, and technology projects.
• Administer Microsoft 365, identity and access, cloud applications, licenses, endpoints, networks, Wi-Fi, phones, and meeting-room technology.
• Provide responsive employee support and manage the full IT portion of onboarding, role changes, and offboarding.
• Lead cybersecurity controls, patching, endpoint protection, MFA, backups, incident response, recovery testing, and security training.
• Set priorities for the IT consulting firm, coordinate escalations, and evaluate its performance.
• Manage device purchasing, deployment, inventory, replacement, and secure disposal.
• Partner with leaders to improve workflows, evaluate software and automation, and reduce avoidable cost and risk.

Skills

Ownership

Hands-On

Vendor Leadership

Business Judgment

Cybersecurity Mindset

Problem Solving

Communication

Service Orientation

Organization

Continuous Improvement

Tools

Microsoft 365

Windows Endpoint

Identity Management

Networking

Cloud Applications

Backup & Recovery

Job description

The IT Manager is responsible for the strategy, security, administration, maintenance, and day-to-day operation of all information technology supporting PLP SoCal.

This position serves as the organization’s primary technology leader and resource, with end-to-end ownership of the company’s IT environment. The IT Manager is both strategic and highly hands-on—identifying technology needs, recommending solutions, establishing standards, and personally executing or coordinating the work necessary to maintain a secure, reliable, and effective technology environment.

The company works with an IT consulting firm that provides technical support and specialized expertise. The IT Manager directs and coordinates the firm’s work, sets priorities, evaluates its performance, and determines when to engage its resources. The IT Manager remains accountable for the company’s technology environment, employee experience, security, and IT decisions while performing hands-on work appropriate to the role.

The IT Manager oversees IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, employee technology support, hardware and software, Microsoft 365 and cloud applications, user access, networking, technology vendors, data protection, business continuity, IT budgeting, and technology projects.

Duties + Responsibilities

• Own IT planning, budget recommendations, policies, documentation, vendor relationships, and technology projects.
• Administer Microsoft 365, identity and access, cloud applications, licenses, endpoints, networks, Wi-Fi, phones, and meeting-room technology.
• Provide responsive employee support and manage the full IT portion of onboarding, role changes, and offboarding.
• Lead cybersecurity controls, patching, endpoint protection, MFA, backups, incident response, recovery testing, and security training.
• Set priorities for the IT consulting firm, coordinate escalations, and evaluate its performance.
• Manage device purchasing, deployment, inventory, replacement, and secure disposal.
• Partner with leaders to improve workflows, evaluate software and automation, and reduce avoidable cost and risk.

Skills + Specifications

• Ownership — Takes responsibility for technology issues and outcomes, including work performed by the IT consulting firm.
• Hands-On Technical Capability — Can personally administer systems and resolve issues while using outside expertise where appropriate.
• Vendor Leadership — Sets clear expectations, coordinates work, evaluates results, and maintains company control of its systems and information.
• Business Judgment — Balances security, usability, cost, reliability, and operational needs.
• Cybersecurity Mindset — Considers access, data protection, and business risk when making technology decisions.
• Problem Solving — Diagnoses challenges systematically and develops practical, sustainable solutions.
• Communication — Communicates effectively with employees, executives, and external technical partners.
• Service Orientation — Helps employees work productively while maintaining appropriate controls.
• Organization and Documentation — Maintains accurate records and reduces dependence on any one person’s or vendor’s undocumented knowledge.
• Continuous Improvement — Identifies better ways to use technology, automation, AI, and systems to support the organization.

Additional Responsibilities

• Use sound judgement when making decisions
• Act with integrity and respect
• Adapt to changes required by business
• Assume and complete all other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements

• 7 or more years of progressive IT experience, including broad hands-on ownership in a small or midsize organization.
• Demonstrated experience taking broad ownership of an organization's IT environment.
• Strong Microsoft 365 administration, Windows endpoint, networking, cloud application, and identity management skills.
• Experience directing an IT consulting firm or other technical service providers.
• Practical cybersecurity and backup experience, plus sound judgment during incidents and outages.
• Ability to troubleshoot directly, manage vendors and projects, and explain tradeoffs clearly to executives and employees.
• Organized, service-oriented habits and careful handling of confidential business and employee information.

Compensation Package Information

Below is a reasonable compensation estimate. This estimate is inclusive of a wide range of factors considered when making compensation decisions; including but not limited to industry experience, work history and length thereof, education level and area of expertise, and organizational and business needs.

A reasonable estimate of the current compensation package is $125,000-$155,000 base salary, plus bonus potential and profit-sharing contribution.